Thursday, September 20, 2012

c'est la vie

My second full day in Nice was beyond amazing. The mornings are a bit chilly there this time of year, so I dressed up my favorite blazer a bit, and went out for a cup of café (coffee) at a fancy bistro... trying my best to emulate the amazingly fashionable French women I had seen over the previous few days

After stuffing myself on delicious pastries, I (switched into flats) then walked along the fresh market vendors, up to the top of an old fortified look-out, down into the port, and then back along the Old Town shops... definitely burning off maybe one bite of croissant!

See the rest of my adventures after the break...

The hilltop lookout affords breathtaking views of the Old Town and ocean... I took about 500 pictures up here, but this is one of my favorites!

The Port (le port) is beyond stunning - between the gorgeous architecture (reminds me of the French Quarter in New Orleans... imagine that), crystal blue waters, and HUGMONGO yachts my eyes almost couldn't take it all in.

How French is this gentleman!? Vespa, chic Italian shoes and riding gloves, racing polo, and he was gorgeous! Totally had to sneak a shot :)

The skinny roads running away from the port back right up to the pretty hill sides

After wearing myself out walking from one side of Old Nice to the other, I slipped on my swimsuit, grabbed a juicy murder mystery book and headed to the beach!

The water is an indescribable color blue... reminds me of my sister's favorite ice cream flavor from Baskin Robins growing up - Daiquiri Ice. The beaches are rocky... smooth rocks, but definitely not sand. The veterans bring mats to lie on... oh and they take off their tops too!

Watching the sun go down on the beach was certainly a highlight. The buzz of the city picks up, people come out to socialize, and the colors of everything are illuminated in gold.

Picking up my things from the beach, I threw on a jacket and wandered back through the streets I had walked over the previous 2 days. The night time atmosphere here is amazing - streets turn into outdoor bistros, couples walk arm in arm smiling (wine helps everyone look very lovey dovey), and street performers can be found on every corner.

I took close to 1000 pictures during my 2 full days in Nice, and this is but a slice of the wonderment that I experienced. I don't think I could have captured everything even if I was recording the whole time... the city has an amazing vibe that pulses around you, the colors, sights, smells, and people are all so unique and indescribable... somethings just have to be lived!

you are seriously killing it lady... I just love these France pictures/outfits! I visited Nice when I was in high school (I was practically a baby then!) and would love to go back! Keep these posts coming :)

I'm going to be honest... usually when people do vacation recaps I totally ignore them, but I cannot get enough of yours! Your descriptions are great, your photos are amazing. I seriously and honestly love it!

I was glad to hear you changed into flats- those heels are SERIOUS business. You looked so chic- perfect for Nice :)

Nice is amazing - everything I wanted and more. I had actually been in 2009 and carved my name into a tree overlooking the ocean... I went back to find my name, and it had been carved over, but it was fun to remember the last time I was there nonetheless!xx

ooh, la, la!!! These are hands down my fave outfit pics of yours!!! You are BEAUTIFUL and so was all the scenery of your trip!!! I want to go!!! Thanks for sharing and making me feel like I was there too! ;) in my dreams!!

(finally catching up on your blog which is why you are recieving so many comments from me!)

Oh my gosh, I am thoroughly jealous! These pictures are amazing! Nice looks incredible and I'm SO glad you were able to tour around and enjoy yourself in the midst of work. You look adorable, totally fit in with all those chic frenchies! I can't believe the color of that water- so beautiful! And I think that's a snippet of those sunsets you talked about- WOW. Thanks for sharing these pictures!